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Sabbaticals & Experiential Holidays in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is the stuff of historic travelling legend, typifying the romance of Africa. Look beyond its iconic highlights of Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and Mana Pools, and you will find much more in this country. Topographically it ranges from huge, fossilised forests, plummeting valleys and mountain highlands, and vast savannah plains to some of the most dramatic waterways in the world.

It has correspondingly diverse and sophisticated guest appeal – from high octane adventure such as white-water rafting to more sedate experiences such as Steam Train Safaris. Eclipsing all these, of course, are the rich and authentic wildlife opportunities, both land- and water-based, to experience the large animal populations which roam and hunt across the incredible wilderness of Zimbabwe.


Best Off the Beaten Path experiences in Zimbabwe

  • Take the Bamba Tram, a renovated 19th Century icon, for an alternative mini-safari around Victoria Falls, with a vertiginous view down the gorge dividing Zimbabwe and Zambia.
  • Gallop across the plains in the Victoria Falls region on horseback
  • Take a walking conservation safari with the Anti-poaching rangers at Victoria Falls and learn about how they are actively protecting wildlife.
  • Snap some photos in Mana Pools National Park. Acacia forests provide cathedral-like frames and the unique blue hue of the evening attracts top photographers worldwide.
  • Watch herds of elephants saunter along the riverbank, against the backdrop of the sheer, russet-coloured Chilojo cliffs, in Gonarezhou (‘Place of Elephants’).
  • Walk the Skywalk, a chain bridge, across a plunging valley over the thundering Mutarazi Falls, in the lush Eastern Highlands.
  • Drop into a tea plantation in Bvumba, or ‘Mountains of the Mist’, for a private visit.
  • Hug a Tree, or try to. With trunks up to 6m wide, in the Land of the Giants in Chimanimani, these red mahoganies are more easily observed than embraced.
  • Take the kids white water rafting on Pungwe River through Honde Valley (under-15s cannot at Victoria Falls).
  • Join the Rangers on a game count to contribute to the wildlife census in Hwange.

Wildlife in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is hard to beat for sightings of large mammals, predators and prey. In particular, lions are highly concentrated in places such as Hwange, offering fantastic opportunities for viewings of hunts and kills. Hippos congregate like bulbous stepping stones in the watery wildernesses, especially of Kariba & Matusadona National Park. Zimbabwe provides sanctuaries for Black and White rhino, and takes great pride in its conservation programmes.

Bird life is hugely rich and varied in particular in the misty mountains of the Eastern Highlands.


When to go to Zimbabwe

Dry season is April to December – this is best for spotting wildlife as it congregates around sources of water.
September to October are best avoided as can see highs of 40 °C.
June to July sees the lowest temperatures, dipping to under 10 °C at night but staying around 20 °C in daytime.

Rainy season is December to March. This is great for seeing Zimbabwe bloom and for exclusivity as it is considered the low season, however, sightings are harder.


How to get to Zimbabwe

There are no direct flight from the UK or USA. Flights will usually involve a transfer in South Africa.

Once in Zimbabwe, there are plenty of domestic flights to take you to your desired location.


Who will love Zimbabwe?

  • Nature lovers
  • Photographers
  • Families with kids from 12 (note some activities have age limits of 15 years, such as white water rafting at Victoria Falls)

Where to stay in Zimbabwe

Mix it up with rustic camping in the wild and luxurious tented camps, all under the protection of local staff and rangers.





How to plan a trip to Zimbabwe

Our experienced team will guide you through a number of ideas based on how you would like to experience Zimbabwe.

No matter how long you have to travel, we will ensure your trip is carefully pieced together to suit your interests, pace of travel and budget.








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